Argentina - Nature– Escorted by a Tour Leader – 14 days / 13 nights
Highlights:
Cruise between floating icebergs and admire the superb Perito Moreno Glacier ;
Hike in two pristine National Parks: Torres del Paine (Chile) and Los Glaciares (Argentina) ;
Navigate the Beagle Channel.
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Starting from $ 3099*
Take a journey to the end of the world, where the landscape is both fierce and fascinating. Located at the southernmost tip of the Americas, Patagonia is one of the most mysterious and majestic places on the planet. Head to Patagonia for some stunning landscapes and 100 percent chance of escape. The awe-inspiring sights in this trip include the Perito Moreno Glacier, Fitz Roy, Torres Del Paine and the city of Ushuaia.
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ITINERARY
Day 1 – BUENOS AIRES - PATAGONIA
Arrival by international flight + Domestic Flight Buenos Aires > El Calafate
Arrive in Buenos Aires where you will board a flight to El Calafate. You will land in Patagonia either in the afternoon or the evening. Tonight, you will spend your first night in Patagonia.
- Accommodation: Hotel**
- Included meals: none
- English speaking tour leader
Day 2 – TORRES DEL PAINE
Leave in the morning for Torres del Paine National Park in Chile, moving along the famous Ruta 40 (regular bus service). Crossing the Argentine pampas to the Chilean border, you will observe ñandus and guanacos in their natural environment. A van will take you to the most outstanding view points of the park from where you can take a short walk surrounded by nature. By mid-afternoon, board the catamaran to navigate across the calm, turquoise Lake Pehoe and finally reach the refugio Paine Grande.
- Transport: regular bus service 5h + catamaran 45m
- Accommodation: refuge
- Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Entrance to the park and Catamaran crossing not included (about USD 40 p.p.)
- English speaking tour leader
Day 3 – TORRES DEL PAINE – GREY GLACIER
Today you will hike to Grey Glacier. The hike is a little demanding but with spectacular landscapes. First you will observe the impressive icebergs floating on Lake Grey.
Then you will reach a viewpoint for exceptional views over the lake, the glacier and in the distance the "Hielo Continental" an exceptional expanse of ice running between Chile and Argentina.
- Accommodation: refuge
- Included meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Trekking: 7-8h - 500m change in altitude
- English speaking tour leader
Day 4 – PUERTO NATALES
Board the catamaran to navigate back across Lake Pehoe. Reach the Park entrance and from there to Puerto Natale on the shores of Seno Ultima Esperanza (regular bus service). In the afternoon enjoy a 2-hour hike to « Mirador Cerro Dorotea » reach the top of the lookout for amazing views of the fjords and Cordillera. The property owners might even provide you with snacks and warm tea after your hike.
- Transport: navigation + regular bus service 4h
- Accommodation: Hotel**
- Included meals: breakfast
- Trekking: 2h - 300m change in altitude
- Entrance to Mirador Cerro Dorotea not included (about USD 7 p.p.)
- English speaking tour leader
Day 5 – PERITO MORENO GLACIER
Leave early in the morning to return to El Calafate, Argentina. Today you will experience the famous Perito Moreno Glacier. This is the most active glacier in Patagonia and with some luck you will hear the terrible cracking noise and possibly observe a massive block of ice falling into Lake Argentino. Enjoy different perspectives of Perito Moreno from the many viewpoints. In addition, you could board a boat to enjoy this amazing show of ice from even closer.
Back to El Calafate in the afternoon.
- Transport: minibus – regular bus service – group service 8h
- Accommodation: Bed & breakfast
- Included meals: breakfast
- Entrance to the park not included (about USD 30 p.p.)
- English speaking tour leader
Day 6 – GLACIERS AND ICEBERGS
Leave at 7:15am from your hotel and start a cruise on Lake Argentino and its calm blue coloured waters. The navigation runs between fjords and floating icebergs of spectacular size and forms. Finally, you will approach the majestic fronts of the Glaciers Upsala and Spegazzini. Return to El Calafate at the end of the afternoon.
- Transport: minibus + navigation – group service 8h
- Accommodation: Bed & breakfast
- Included meals: breakfast
- Entrance to the park not included about USD 30 p.p.)
- English speaking tour leader
Day 7 – PATAGONIA, PURE NATURE…
vBus El Calafate > El Chalten
In the morning, we set out to discover the Laguna Nimez. This lagoon, located near the shores of the Lake Argentino is the perfect spot to observe flamingos, swans, ibis, ducks and raptors.
In the early afternoon leave for El Chalten. Truly beautiful scenery along the route, with the turquoise waters of Lake Argentino and Lake Viedma. Take a first glance at Viedma glacier and the granite peaks of Mount Fitz Roy.
- Transport: regular bus service 3h30
- Accommodation: Bed & breakfast
- Included meals: breakfast
- English speaking tour leader
Day 8 – THE FITZ ROY - MAJESTIC SUMMIT
Hike to Lake Torre for stunning views of Mount Torre a major challenge for best climbers. The lake, fed by Mount Torre’s glacier, lies at the foot of this incredible 1000m high granite tower, with its famous needle shaped peak surmounted by an ice cap. The Fitz Roy, also known as Cerro Chalten, is very arduous to climb.
- Accommodation: Bed & breakfast
- Included meals: breakfast
- Trekking: 5 -7h hike depending on the trail – 250m change in altitude
- English speaking tour leader
Day 9 – ICE AND GRANITE
Early departure for a beautiful hike at the foot Mount Fitz Roy, with its peaks and glaciers. Walk along turquois lakes before returning to El Chalten. A beautiful trek to discover the hanging Piedras Blancas Glacier and move along the shores of the lagoons Madre and Hija and De los Tres, all set in a magnificent scenery and wildlife.
- Accommodation: Bed & breakfast
- Trekking: 7-8 h hike depending on the trail – 750m change in altitude
- English speaking tour leader
NB : In bad weather and violent winds, the park administration may limit access to the Mirador Fitz Roy.
Day 10 – El CHALTEN - USHUAIA
v Bus El Chalten > El Calafate + Flight El Calafate > Ushuaia
In the morning, you will join El Calafate’s airport, where you will board a flight to Ushuaia. Located on the shores of the Beagle Channel, Ushuaia offers a unique landscape, which combines mountains, sea, glaciers and forests.
- Transport: regular bus service 3h30 + domestic flight
- Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
- Included meals: breakfast
- English speaking tour leader
Day 11 – BEAGLE CHANNEL
Free morning to visit the city. You can choose to hike to Martial glacier for some spectacular views over Ushuaia and the Beagle canal. In the afternoon board a cruise over the Beagle channel (5h). Pass by the island Los Lobos, ideal for spotting sea lions and sea birds (albatrosses, petrels, etc.). The navigation will continue toward the famous lighthouse of Les Eclaireurs. The appeal of this cruise is seeing the southernmost city in the world from the point of view of the first sailors. Your navigation will eventually take you to the penguin colony at the mouth of the canal before returning to Ushuaia.
- Transport: catamaran 5h cruise
- Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
- Included meals: breakfast
- English speaking tour leader
Day 12 – TIERRA DEL FUEGO NATIONAL PARK
After a short bus transfer, you will start a nice hike on coastal and forest trails. Pass through Lake Roca, Pipo River, peat bogs, Lenga forest (upland beech specie of Tierra del Fuego) and beaver dams. The hike ends at the Bay Lapataia. Back in Ushuaia by mid- afternoon.
- Transport: bus 45min
- Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
- Included meals: breakfast and lunch box
- Trekking: 7-8 h hike
- English speaking tour leader
Day 13 – BACK TO BUENOS AIRES
Flight Ushuaia > Buenos Aires
A transfer vehicle will take you to the airport in the afternoon for your flight to Buenos Aires. Spend the afternoon in the capital city.
- Transport: private transfer 45min
- Accommodation: hotel**
- Included meals: breakfast
- English speaking tour leader
Day 14 – FINAL DAY IN ARGENTINA
Departure of your international flight
Free time in the capital city. Three hours before your international flight, a transfer vehicle will pick you up at your hotel to take you to the airport.
- Transport: private transfer 45 min
- Included meals: breakfast
End of your adventure in Patagonia…
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